Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA-07) congratulated Twin Valley High School junior Brianna Bonaduce on April 20 on winning “Best in Show” in the 2015 Congressional Art Contest in Pennsylvania’s 7th District.
The ceremony, held at the Darlington Arts Center in Garnet Valley, Delaware County, highlighted the submissions of more than 100 students from across the district.
Bonaduce’s work, entitled “Self Portrait”, will be displayed for the public along with other winners from across the country in the United States Capitol.
“I have the chance to walk past winning art pieces on my way to the House floor to vote,” said Congressman Meehan. “I congratulate Brianna on this honor and I look forward to welcoming her and her family to Washington when we formally put her work on display in the Capitol complex. I also want to congratulate all winners and runners-up in each category. It’s inspiring to see the creativity and raw talent of all the winners each year, and this year is no exception.”
This year, a record 111 pieces of art were submitted for participation in the competition representing 14 area high schools. Winners were chosen in several different categories. A panel of four local art experts judged the competition.
“I’m grateful for the participation of so many gifted students this year, and I’m also thankful for the support and advice of art teachers and mentors at high schools across the region. The Congressional Art Contest has a long tradition of showcasing the artistic gifts of our nation’s high school students. It’s a tradition I’m proud to continue and I thank all of those who submitted their works to the competition this year,” said Meehan.
All the winning pieces will be displayed at the Darlington Arts Center until May 2.
Best of Show: Self Portrait by Brianna Bonaduce (Twin Valley High School)
Black & White Drawing:1st: Bicycle by Julia Hartnett (Radnor High School)
2nd: Reflections on Metal and Glass by Katherine Hung (Radnor High School)
3rd: Carpal Teatime by Liz Healy (Garnet Valley High School)
Honorable Mention: Deer Skull Still Life by Julian Bonsall-Shepard (Penncrest High School)
Color Drawing:1st (tied): Untitled by Kallee Helms (Radnor High School)
1st (tied): Still Life With Deer Skull by Madelyn Sheridan (Penncrest High School)
2nd: Granddad by Marcie McLaughlin (The Shipley School)
3rd: Warm and Cool Drawings by Marin McPeak (Penncrest High School)
Honorable Mention: Surrealist Piece by Tiffany Byrne (Upper Darby High School)
Digital Enhanced:1st: Colorful by Fangjian Shang (The Shipley School)
2nd: Snow Queen by Alyssa Certo (Sun Valley High School)
3rd: Dye Stop Motion by Jocelyn Lloyd (Sun Valley High School)
Honorable Mention (tied): Regret by Dana Parent (Garnet Valley High School)
Honorable Mention (tied): Ghostly Presence by Ellie Park (Sun Valley High School)
Mixed Media:1st: Simplistic Girl by Emily Brownlow (Twin Valley High School)
2nd: Self Portrait by Katie Malloy (Garnet Valley High School)
3rd (tied): Two Hands & Red String by Jocelyn Maugans (Garnet Valley High School)
3rd (tied): See Beyond What is There by Jessica Nardo (Haverford High School)
Honorable Mention (tied): Chivalry by Summer Steinhart (Chichester High School)
Honorable Mention (tied): Linked Senses by Julia Larma (Haverford High School)
Painting: Oil/Acrylic:1st (tied): Sadie by Colin Geary (Twin Valley High School)
1st (tied): Flower Girl by Alexandra Roush (Twin Valley High School)
2nd: Skull by Alexis Fiorelli (Garnet Valley High School)
3rd: Candlelight Portrait by Judy Zhang (Radnor High School)
Honorable Mention: Desert Skull by Sydney Eckert (Ridley High School)
Photography:1st: Sun Dried Shirts by Anna Ferrigno (Springfield High School)
2nd: Fairest of Them All by Callie Robinson (Springfield High School)
3rd (tied): Evergreen Blend by Pete Mele (Springfield High School)
3rd (tied): Sweetness in Shape by Jessica McFall (Springfield High School)
Honorable Mention: Untitled by Taylor Tuohey (Garnet Valley High School)
Honorable Mention: Missing Piece by Angela Leo (Sun Valley High School)
Printmaking:1st: Conclusion by Marcelle O’Brien (Upper Darby High School)
2nd: Wilson’s Bird of Paradise by Alina Nguyen (Springfield High School)
3rd: Fruit Roll Ups in Moscow by Juliana Palmer (Penncrest High School)
Honorable Mention: Self Portrait by Emily Murphy (Garnet Valley High School)
Watercolor:1st: Chanticleer Garden by Victoria Penaherrera (Radnor High School)
2nd: House by Sara Pessognelli (Twin Valley High School)
3rd: Untitled by Julia Poluch (Sun Valley High School)
Honorable Mention: Serenity by Noelle Coughlan (Upper Darby High School)
